Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosus
ID:
875138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Not. Abies Pinsapo : 12 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874473

Common Names

  • Tufted Grass
  • Holcus caespitosus
  • Tufted Holcus

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Description

Holcus caespitosus (also called Tufted Velvet Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soil. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 40 cm. Its leaves are flat, soft, and hairy, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Holcus caespitosus is a species of grass used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holcus caespitosus has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a short, tufted habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holcus caespitosus is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to produce a flowering plant.

Where to Find Holcus caespitosus

Holcus caespitosus can be found in Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404991-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].